Airport Comparison
| AKL | PRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Auckland International Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field |
| IATA Code | AKL | PRC |
| ICAO Code | NZAA | KPRC |
| City | Auckland | Prescott |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 5,045 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.010000, 174.790000 | 34.650000, -112.420000 |
Auckland (AKL) to Prescott (PRC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) in Prescott, United States is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Auckland, it's 05:29 in Prescott. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,022 feet between the two airports. Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Prescott (PRC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.